PHPA 3708 - Health Equity Approaches to Support Maryland’s LGBTQ+ Youth and Young Adult Communities in Living Tobacco- and Cannabis-Free

The Center for Tobacco Prevention and Control (CTPC) is soliciting an organization via a competitive RFA bid process to support Maryland’s LGBTQ+ youth and young adult communities in living tobacco and cannabis-free. The tobacco industry targets certain populations through aggressive marketing including LGBTQ+ communities. Similarly the intoxicating cannabis products come in colorful packaging and flavors that are attractive to youth. CTPC aims to partner with public health experts to reduce tobacco and cannabis-related health disparities in Maryland LGBTQ+ youth and young adult communities and promote culturally appropriate tobacco and cannabis prevention and cessation activities. This funding opportunity includes conducting a needs assessment; developing tools and resources; increasing access to accessible and inclusive resources; creating partnership networks; building community capacity; and providing technical assistance for LGBTQ+ communities in Maryland focused on tobacco and cannabis prevention and cessation. This will be a multi-year funding opportunity for five years starting in FY 27 and ending in FY 31 for $200,000 maximum per award per year totaling $1,000,000.  Only one applicant will be awarded.